Gleason

2016, Documentary, 1h 51m

70 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Gleason stands out among sports-themed documentaries by offering a clear-eyed look at its subject's physical deterioration -- and an intimate portrait of the family affected by his ordeal. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Diagnosed with ALS, former NFL football player Steve Gleason starts to record video journals for his unborn son.

Cast & Crew

Steve Gleason
Self
Drew Brees
Self
Mike McCready
Self
Eddie Vedder
Self
J. Clay Tweel
Director
Seth Gordon
Producer
Kimi Culp
Producer
Scott Fujita
Producer
Mary Rohlich
Producer
Tom Lavia
Producer
Thomas McEachin
Producer
Kevin Lake
Producer
Mark Shapiro
Executive Producer
Will Staeger
Executive Producer
Paul Varisco Sr.
Executive Producer
Ty Minton-Small
Cinematographer
David Lee
Cinematographer
J. Clay Tweel
Film Editor
Brian Palmer
Film Editor
Dan Romer
Original Music
Saul Simon MacWilliams
Original Music
J. Clay Tweel
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